Funding daily: Microsoft invests in the Nook

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Microsoft puts $300M in Barnes & Noble Nook subsidiary

Custom Made raises $4 million

Custom Made, an online marketplace for hand-made goods, has raised $4 million. The website connects you with artisans-for-hire that will make you custom jewelry, furniture, clothing, and art. Google Ventures led the round.

Simulmedia grabs $6M

Advertising analytics for television company Simulmedia has raised $6 million. Using data from set-top boxes, such as a Roku Box or an Apple TV, to create targeted ads for TV watchers. Existing investors Avalon Ventures, Union Square Ventures and Time Warner Investments led the round.

SaaS Capital launches $22.5 million fund

Saas Capital, a debt financing venture capital firm for cloud companies, has launched a new $22.5 million fund. The fund will be used to provide senior debt loan to SaaS companies with more than $3 million in revenue.